Legal Affairs Consultant
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · GENEVA · Apply by October 22, 2026
About this role
Result of Service The consultant will enable UNCTAD to deliver key outputs of the Investment Policies Branch for the beneficiary countries, particularly the implementation of the project “Improved investment policymaking to foster an inclusive, responsible and sustainable digital economy in Africa”. Work Location Home based Expected duration 09/11/26 to 31/12/26 Duties and Responsibilities The consultant will undertake research and analysis of investment and investment-related legal frameworks in the context of the digital economy. This will enable the consultant to contribute to the elaboration of assessment reports and in the preparation of training workshops in the context of the project Improved investment policymaking to foster an inclusive, responsible and sustainable digital economy in Africa. Under the supervision of the Project Officer and in collaboration with the IPR Section, the incumbent will carry out the following functions: 1) Research, analyse and write of assessment reports for beneficiary countries of the project: • Participate in the finalization of assessment reports for Mauritania and Sierra Leone, notably by incorporating inputs and comments from…